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#26 CJ Lavender

Class  FRStatus  True freshmanHt / Wt  5'11" · 183 lbHometown  Fontana, CA · Mater Dei HS

Depth-chart placement

CJ Lavender is on the UCLA Bruins roster but is not placed on the maintained two-deep. Role and placement populate automatically once he appears on the published chart.

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Background & career

CJ Lavender is a true freshman defensive back for UCLA from Fontana, California. A three-star recruit, he was ranked as the 87th cornerback nationally and 78th overall in California by recruiting services. During his final season at Mater Dei High School in 2025, Lavender recorded seven interceptions, 58 tackles, five pass breakups, and one forced fumble recovery. He notched two interceptions in a 36-31 victory over No. 1-ranked St. John Bosco in October 2025 and was named Trinity League MVP. Over his high school career, he totaled 10 interceptions, 130 tackles, 16 pass breakups, and three fumble recoveries.

UCLA2026 — present

Recruiting3-star · No. 1308 nationalOriginFontana, CA · Mater Dei HS